Hajj 2026 took place from May 25 to May 30, corresponding to 8-13 Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH, after Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court confirmed the Dhul Hijjah crescent on May 17 and set 1 Dhul Hijjah as Monday, May 18. If you’re planning ahead, checking on a pilgrim’s behalf, or just curious how the dates are…
If you’re trying to pin down exactly when Eid al-Adha falls in 2026, here’s the short answer: Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court confirmed the crescent moon of Dhul Hijjah on Sunday, May 17, 2026, which placed the 1st of Dhul Hijjah on Monday, May 18. Counting forward, the Day of Arafah landed on May 26, and…
Have you ever wondered how Saudi Arabia handles salary dates, and why most employees get paid on the same days every month? Saudi Arabia’s salary payment system is something anyone planning to work there should understand — especially foreign workers who are applying for a work visa. Saudi Arabia has a very organized and legally…
Prophet Muhammad ( ﷺ ) is the final messenger of the Islamic religion who has left a legacy in the lives of millions of people in the world with his life and teachings. Muslims should be aware of the exact dates of his birth and death by the Hijri calendar because they can use these…
If you are searching for the moon sighting of Muharram in Saudi Arabia, it may be because you are waiting for the official announcement of the start of the Islamic New Year or the 1st of Muharram 1448 AH. Muharram is the first, important Islamic month. In this article, we will talk about the probable…
Are you searching for useful supplications to say during Qiyam al-Layl? Qiyam al-Layl is one of the most life-giving and soothing of the worshiping practices. At the time when all the disturbances have been removed, and the world is asleep, and it is late during the night, believers come into the presence of Allah with sincerity, hope,…
When did the first Ramadan begin? When I reflect on the history of Islam, the Islamic History of the First Ramadan is more than a chronology to me; it is a strong moment of the history of Islam that defined the religious backbone of Islam. It is upon this that obligatory exercising of fasting was…
What is the Hijra, and what is its significance to Islam? The Hijra calendar is also lunar and is utilized in marking religious holidays such as Ramadan, Hajj, and Eid. Millions of Muslims worldwide are applying it in the way they conduct their everyday prayers, festivals, etc. This guide explains the Hijri calendar in a…
Have you ever heard what the sacred months of Islam are and what makes them special? Many Muslims have heard of these months, but not everyone fully understands their meaning, significance, and how they are expected to behave during them. Some of the most spiritually significant seasons of the year in the Muslim faith are…
Ramadan is the holiest month for Muslims around the world, a time of fasting, reflection, and togetherness. However, as you always know, Ramadan does not begin at the same place everywhere, which can be confusing if you don’t know the reason why. In this blog, I’ll explain why Ramadan starts on different days across countries,…
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